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Stockholm in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Stockholm in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Stockholm, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Stockholm in February 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Stockholm in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of 0°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 3 snowy days with an average precipitation of 22 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
0°C
Avg. max. temperature
-24°C
Min.
+12°C
Max.
10 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Stockholm has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Stockholm in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Stockholm for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +6°C during the day to a minimum of -8°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +3°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from -3°C to +4°C.

Is Stockholm warm or cold in February?

Stockholm is typically cool in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from 0°C to 0°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -4°C to -5°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Stockholm, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Stockholm in February

Stockholm weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
0°C0°C+4°C
Min. temperature
-26°C-24°C-19°C
Max. temperature
+11°C+12°C+17°C
Rainfall
14 mm10 mm12 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
85%82%76%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
346
Cloudy days
232021
Rainy days
212
Snowy days
332

February weather is still as ok as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of 0°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 14 mm to 10 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 3 to 4.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Stockholm in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Stockholm is gradually increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Stockholm based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 59 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Stockholm wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 70 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Stockholm based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in February is 11%, for a monthly total of around 30 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Stockholm.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Stockholm?

This is the weather in Stockholm in February 2023:
1 February
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-3°C
2 February
☁️
-4°C
3 February
☁️
0°C
4 February
🌧️
+4°C
5 February
☀️
+3°C
6 February
☁️
+4°C
7 February
☀️
+2°C
8 February
☀️
+4°C
9 February
☀️
+6°C
10 February
☀️
+5°C
11 February
☀️
+1°C
12 February
☁️
+4°C
13 February
☁️
+4°C
14 February
🌧️
+4°C
15 February
☁️
+6°C
16 February
☁️
+4°C
17 February
🌨️
+1°C
18 February
☀️
+5°C
19 February
🌨️
+1°C
20 February
☁️
0°C
21 February
🌨️
+2°C
22 February
☁️
-1°C
23 February
☁️
+2°C
24 February
🌧️
+5°C
25 February
☀️
+4°C
26 February
☀️
+3°C
27 February
☀️
+6°C
28 February
☀️
+4°C
In February 2023 Stockholm had 12 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +3°C, with an absolute maximum of +6°C and a minimum of -4°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Stockholm climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Stockholm in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (-7°C) and the highest in 1990 (+6°C). The driest year was 2013 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Stockholm in February:

Is February a good time to visit Stockholm?

It’s always a good time to visit Stockholm, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Stockholm in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Stockholm rainy in February?

Stockholm is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Stockholm in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Stockholm in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Sweden

Check out the weather for other cities in Sweden.

Monthly weather in Stockholm

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Stockholm, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.